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JonLP24

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4. I hear this every 4 years

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 10, 2016, 02:17 AM

Aug 2016

Those that thought a member was too young in 2008 competed 4 years later still looked too young. Perhaps not living in China we have no idea how young.

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How old are these Chinese gymnasts??? [View all] a kennedy Aug 2016 OP

The rules require they be at least 16 years old VWolf Aug 2016 #1

I know.....wow do they look young. eom a kennedy Aug 2016 #2

Really? ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #6

It's certainly a new rule VWolf Aug 2016 #7

Neither, it's a international gymnastics federation rule. Angleae Aug 2016 #8

Ahh. Thanks for that. n/t VWolf Aug 2016 #9

Not kidding......THEY LOOK LIKE THY'RE in grade school....... a kennedy Aug 2016 #3

I hear this every 4 years JonLP24 Aug 2016 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #5